© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PART MAX PONT TR P IIII COS
201 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 201 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two captives seated back to back at base of central trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PART MAX PONT TR P IIII COS
Translation:
Parthicus Maximus, Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul.
The greatest conqueror of the Parthians, [high] priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.644–3.59 g;Diameter varies: 18.35–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla coin is that it features the image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of the Roman goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and power.
